We’re revising up our estimate of Q3 business investment as capital goods shipments surged and firms plan to spend the most on research and development in years. However, with a global manufacturing downturn now well underway and the yen set to strengthen again, the recent strength in manufacturing profits won’t last. Accordingly, firms will pull in their horns next year.
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